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Sheet Pan Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus

Close-up of juicy, seasoned shrimp cooked alongside bright green asparagus on a dark sheet pan.
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Make a flavorful, easy weeknight dinner using one sheet pan for minimal cleanup. This recipe features shrimp and asparagus coated in garlic butter and roasted until slightly crispy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes, if using.
  3. Place the trimmed asparagus on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Spread the asparagus into a single layer.
  4. Place the shrimp on the other side of the baking sheet. Pour the remaining garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Spread the shrimp into a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping too much.
  5. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. The shrimp should be pink and opaque, and the asparagus should be tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
  7. Drizzle the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the shrimp and asparagus. Toss everything gently on the pan.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For crispier shrimp, ensure your shrimp are completely dry before tossing them in the butter mixture.
  • Use a large sheet pan so the ingredients are in a single layer; crowding the pan causes steaming instead of roasting.
  • If your shrimp are very large, they may need 1-2 minutes more cooking time.

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